Pharmacy Technician, Night - 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC Senior Communities; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy in Pittsburgh. This position involves working 7 shifts on and 7 shifts off during the night shift, with responsibilities ranging from medication preparation to inventory management.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in pharmacy settings, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while providing quality service.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or six months experience.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous medications using aseptic technique.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure secure storage of medications.
• Assist with investigational drugs' procurement and distribution.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Quality improvement participation

Education

Completion of high school diploma

Completion of accredited pharmacy technician program

Six months previous pharmacy technician experience

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (7PM/8 PM -06:30 AM), and 7 shifts off. The 7-day stretch starts and ends on Thursday. Holidays are worked if they fall during the scheduled work week. You will have two weekends off per month. On-site parking available.

The Pharmacy Technician is a valued step in UPMC pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Filling

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using aseptic technique.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for correct patients.
• Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.

General

• Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms, medication carousels, and dispensing machines.
• Ensure proper hand hygiene in pharmacy and units.
• Finalize sales and follow cash handling procedures.
• Store medications securely per regulations.
• Train pharmacy personnel and students.
• Comply with Federal and State laws (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide and receive information to/from hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Maintain patient information, records, and pharmacy computer systems.
• Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, etc.).
• Audit and maintain controlled substance records.

Distribution

• Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
• Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.
• Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.

Investigational

• Assist with investigational and study drugs' procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:
  • Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
  • Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
  • Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
  • Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: N/A
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran